Artisan Throws for staying Cosy
Artisan throws invite you to wrap up and stay cosy through the colder months
The days after Christmas chaos have a softness to them — a hush that gathers around the house when the weather turns colder and the light begins to dim. This is when small rituals matter most. A warm drink in a handmade mug, the familiar scent of winter spices, the ease of an evening spent under a blanket with a good book.
Thoughtful festive gifts, at their best, don’t shout for attention. They simply fit into these moments with ease and bring a comforting joy. A woven scarf that you can keep wearing after a walk. A box of artisan chocolate that waits patiently on the kitchen shelf. A candle that brings warmth long before the fire is lit.
These are thoughtful gifts that feel steady and grounding, made slowly by people who care about the experience as much as the object. They are the gifts that ease their way into daily life and soften it a little.
By Sugandha
This rich, warm and earthy scent is perfect for autumn and winter. We love the tiny bottles!
By Fern + Fell
A calming candle to evoke the sensory experience of being in woodlands and forests.
By Every Story
A tactile rustic mug design, perfect for keeping hands warm and taking a moment to breathe.
By Holdsworth Chocolates
A decadent chocolate gift in a beautifully illustrated box, showcasing the best from the Holdsworth collection.
By Cox & Co
An award winning dark chocolate, with beautiful packaging, perfect for stocking fillers!
By Oubas
A soft Merino wool scarf perfect for indoors and Winter days spent pottering at home.
By Farmers'
This healing scent offers the best Epsom salt bath soak for when you are feeling a little under the weather and need a pick me up.
By Scott's Apothecary
A little sleep mist around the room, what better way to ease into an afternoon snooze.
By Lucas Ruth
A favourite new journal to reach for and capture your ideas, whether sketching or writing.
There is a quiet pleasure in choosing something that will be used long after the decorations are packed away. Many independent makers work with the rhythm of the year, creating small batches of items that reflect winter’s gentler pace. Their work often carries hints of the season in ways that feel subtle and natural. Earthy glazes on ceramics, darker textiles woven for warmth, botanical blends chosen for the colder months. These thoughtful touches give handmade gifts a depth that feels very welcome in winter.
What I love most about slow winter gifting is how it encourages us to pay attention. To notice the textures we wrap ourselves in, the scents that fill the room, the flavours that make a grey afternoon feel just a little brighter. It reminds us that gifting does not need to be loud or extravagant. It can be simple and deeply considered. Something chosen because it suits the person you know so well, or because it brings an everyday kind of comfort that lasts far beyond the season. I know I personally remember gifts like this when I have received them.
Independent makers understand this sensitivity I feel. Their pieces often carry a sense of care that you can feel the moment you hold them. A knitted hat with a soft, generous fold. A piece of jewellery shaped by hand. A small-batch tea blend with a hint of something warm and restorative. These gifts have a presence that comes from the time and attention poured into them, and that is what makes them so lovely to give.
Winter has a way of pulling us closer to the things that make life feel gentle. A handmade blanket on the sofa. A cup of spiced tea after a walk. A beautifully crafted item waiting on your bedside table. When we feature items on The Artisan Founder are not just objects. They are small invitations to slow down. And at this time of year, to create moments that feel restorative after a busy season.
As we move further into the colder months, I find myself grateful for anything that brings a little lift to the day as readers of the newsletter will know. A bar of artisan chocolate kept for an afternoon treat. A candle that warms the shadows. A scarf that feels like a familiar friend. Thoughtful festive gifts have a way of becoming part of winter itself, woven into the quiet routines we rely on until the light returns.
I hope the pieces in this collection inspire a slower kind of winter gifting, one that feels calm, comforting and made with real intention. These are objects to be used, enjoyed and cherished, not just through the festive days but throughout the long, gentle stretch of winter that follows.
I hope you’ve enjoyed discovering these makers. When you buy directly from their websites, your support goes straight to them and makes a real difference to their business.
The Artisan Founder features independent makers, celebrating craftsmanship and encouraging our readers to shop directly from their websites. Products in this edit are selected by us — there’s no commission, sponsored products, or marketplace involved.
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Lyndsey | Editor
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